In a significant move towards enhancing railway infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the Foundation Stone for the station upgradation work of 10 railway stations in the Pune division on February 26, 2024, as part of the ambitious Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This scheme, a brainchild of the Prime Minister, aims to rejuvenate 1309 railway stations nationwide, transforming them into world-class terminals with contemporary amenities.
During the ceremony, PM Modi will inaugurate and dedicate 1500 Road Over Bridges (ROB) and Road Under Bridges (RUB), showcasing the multifaceted development approach encompassed in the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The foundation stone will also be laid for the comprehensive transformation of 554 stations across the country.
Notably, in the recent budget, Maharashtra secured a record allocation of 15554 Cr for railway development, with plans to develop 56 stations as world-class railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme. The Pune Division of Central Railway is set to witness a remarkable makeover, with 10 key stations slated for extensive redevelopment.
The 10 stations in Pune Division undergoing this transformative process include Dehu Road, Chinchwad, Hadapsar, Uruli, Kedgaon, Baramati, Lonand, Wathar, Karad, and Sangli. This initiative aims to elevate the travel experience for passengers, offering modern amenities and turning these stations into hubs of convenience, comfort, and enjoyment.
Scope of work at Amrit Stations Pune Division
DEHUROAD
1. Façade: Provision of main entrance gate with façade improvement.
2. Portico: New portico is being constructed.
3. Circulating area: Development of circulating area with parking facilities and landscaping on both side entry along with covered pedestrian pathway from parking to entrance.
4. Second entry: Provision of new entrance lobby at second entry equipped with multiple amenities including improved toilets, water booth, ATVMs and improved sitting facilities.
5. COP & PF surface: Provision of full cover over platform (COP) along with platform surface improvement.
6. Seating facilities: Provision of additional modular furniture to enhance the seating capacity in waiting rooms and platforms.
7. Toilet Block: Provision of new improved toilets and water booths with enhancement of water supply system.
8. Divyangjan facilities: Provision of divyangjan friendly toilets and water booths along with other facilities like ramp and separate parking.
9. Illumination: Improvement to illumination of complete station premises including all rooms circulating area etc.
10. Signage: Provision of coach indication board, train information system with video display unit and improved signages to facilitate passengers. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
11. Renovation works: Renovation of existing booking office, waiting areas, water booths, toilets.
12. NOTE: Due to proposed alignment of 3rd & 4th line, major development at city side is not feasible.
| SN | Station | Existing and Proposed Facilities | ||||||
| Waiting Room | VIP lounge | Waiting lounge | FOB | Escalator | Lift | Divyangjan connectivity | ||
| 2 | Dehuroad | 01 common existing on PF-2/3 Renovation of above proposed | 0 | 02 on first and second entry proposed | 01 of 2.44 m width existing | 0 | 0 | No |
CHINCHWAD
1. Façade: Provision of main entrance gate with façade improvement at main entry by providing new entrance lobby at city side entry equipped with multiple amenities including improved toilets, water booth, ATVMs and improved sitting facilities.
2. Portico: New portico is being constructed.
3. Circulating area: Development of circulating area with parking facilities and landscaping on city side entry along with covered pedestrian pathway from parking to entrance.
4. Lift & escalator: 02 lift and 02 escalators in Phase-I and 02 lifts in Phase-II.
5. Second entry: (Planned to be done in near future due to proposed alignment of 3rd & 4th line )
6. COP & PF Surface: Provision of full cover over platform (COP) along with platform surface improvement.
7. Seating Facilities: Provision of additional modular furniture to enhance the seating capacity in waiting rooms and platforms.
8. Toilet Block: Provision of new improved toilets and water booths with enhancement of water supply system.
9. Divyangjan facilities: Provision of divyangjan friendly toilets and water booths along with other facilities like ramp and separate parking.
10. Illumination: Improvement to illumination of complete station premises including all rooms circulating area etc.
11. Signage: Provision of coach indication board, train information system with video display unit (VDU) and improved signages to facilitate passengers. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
12. Renovation works: Renovation of existing booking office at both entry, waiting room, water booths, toilets.
13. Compound wall: Provision of compound wall in circulating area and Platforms.
14. Incorporating the local art and culture, information of local attractions for tourists, history etc in the form of sculpture, paintings, murals, informative displays etc.
| SN | Station | Existing and Proposed Facilities | ||||||
| Waiting Room | VIP lounge | Waiting lounge | FOB | Escalator | Lift | Divyangjan connectivity | ||
| 4 | Chinchwad | 01 General available Renovation of above proposed | 0 | 01 at city side entry | 01 of 6m width available | 02 | 04 | Yes |
HADAPSAR
1. Provision of new buildings: Construction of new station building with provision of new booking office, VIP lounge, 1st & 2nd class waiting rooms, canteen & cafeteria, cloack room , new improved toilet blocks, water booths, enhancement of water supply system with provision of underground & overhead water tank, retiring rooms, coolie room, parcel office, Child care room, GRP post, RPF office and post and two new entry /exit of 21 m and 14 m wide with new main entrance gate complementing the theme of building. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
2. Circulating Area: Development of circulating area with parking facilities along with covered pedestrian pathway from parking to entrance.
3. FOB: Provision of 12 m wide FOB with roof plaza in Phase-II
4. Lift & Escalator: 02 escalators and 02 lifts in Phase-II
5. COP: Provision of COP to cover both platforms with surface improvement. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
6. Signage: Provision of coach indication board, train information system by providing Video Display Unit and new improved signage. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
7. Illumination: Augmentation of complete electrical facilities including illumination of entire station premises. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
8. Seating Facilities: Provision of seating arrangements with modular furniture at PFs, waiting rooms and other locations. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
9. Divyangjan Facilities: Provision of divyangjan friendly toilets and water booths along with other facilities like ramp and separate parking. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
10. Two additional LL with either end signalling facility for handling for coaching rakes and goods traffic adjacent to existing UP and DN common LL. Phase-II
| SN | Station | Existing and Proposed Facilities | ||||||
| Waiting Room | VIP lounge | Waiting lounge | FOB | Escalator | Lift | Divyangjan connectivity | ||
| 5 | Hadapsar | 01 no. common 1st class and 01no. common 2nd class proposed | 01 proposed | 0 | 01 of 3.66m width existing. 01 of 12m width proposed with Ramp and 02 escalators | 02 proposed on new 12m FOB | 0 | Yes |
URULI
1. Façade: Provision of main entrance gate with façade improvement.
2. Portico: New portico is being constructed.
3. Circulating Area: Development of circulating area with parking facilities and landscaping on main entry along with covered pedestrian pathway from parking to entrance.
4. COP & PF Surface: Provision of full cover over platform (COP) along with platform surface improvement.
5. Seating Facilities: Provision of additional modular furniture to enhance the seating capacity in waiting rooms and platforms.
6. Toilet Block: Provision of new improved toilets and water booths with enhancement of water supply system.
7. Divyangjan Facilities: Provision of Divyangjan friendly toilets and water booths along with other facilities like 03 ramps on existing FOB and separate parking.
8. Illumination: Improvement to illumination of complete station premises including all rooms circulating area etc.
9. Signage: Provision of coach indication board, Train information system with video display unit and improved signage to facilitate passengers. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
10. Renovation works: Renovation of existing booking office, waiting areas, water booths, toilets.
11. Compound wall: Provision of compound wall in circulating area and platforms
| SN | Station | Existing and Proposed Facilities | ||||||
| Waiting Room | VIP lounge | Waiting lounge | FOB | Escalator | Lift | Divyangjan connectivity | ||
| 6 | Uruli | 02 separate (ladies and gents) available | 0 | 01 proposed | 01 of 2.44m width existing | 0 | 0 | Yes. 03 Ramps are being provided with existing FOB |
KEDGAON
1. Façade: Provision of main entrance gate and portico along with façade improvement.
2. Portico: New portico is being constructed.
3. Circulating Area: Development of circulating area with parking facilities and landscaping on main entry along with covered pedestrian pathway from parking to entrance.
4. COP & PF Surface: Provision of full cover over platform (COP) along with platform surface improvement and raising of platform in PF no-1..
5. Seating Facilities: Provision of additional modular furniture to enhance the seating capacity in waiting rooms and platforms.
6. Toilet Block: Provision of new improved toilets and water booths with enhancement of water supply system.
7. Divyangjan Facilities: Provision of divyangjan friendly toilets and water booths along with other facilities like 02 ramps with existing FOB and separate parking.
8. Illumination: Improvement to illumination of complete station premises including all rooms circulating area etc.
9. Signage: Provision of coach indication board, train information system with video display unit and improved signages to facilitate passengers. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
10. Renovation works: Renovation of existing booking office, entrance lobby, waiting room, water booths and toilets.
11. Compound wall: Provision of compound wall in circulating area and platforms.
| SN | Station | Existing and Proposed Facilities | ||||||
| Waiting Room | VIP lounge | Waiting lounge | FOB | Escalator | Lift | Divyangjan connectivity | ||
| 7 | Kedgaon | 02 | 0 | 0 | 01 2.44 wide available | 0 | 0 | Yes. 02 Ramps are being provided with existing FOB |
BARAMATI
1. Façade: Provision of entrance gate and portico along with façade improvement.
2. Portico: New portico is being constructed.
3. Circulating Area: Development of circulating area with parking facilities and landscaping along with covered pedestrian pathway from parking to entrance.
4. COP & PF Surface: Provision of full cover over platform along with platform surface improvement..
5. Seating Facilities: Provision of additional modular furniture to enhance the seating capacity in waiting rooms and platforms.
6. Toilet Block: Provision of new improved toilets and water booths with enhancement of water supply system.
7. Divyangjan Facilities: Provision of divyangjan friendly toilets and water booths along with other facilities like ramp and separate parking.
8. Illumination: Improvement to illumination of complete station premises including all rooms circulating area etc.
9. Signage: Provision of coach indication board, Train information system with video display unit and improved signages to facilitate passengers. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
10. Renovation works: Renovation of existing booking office, entrance lobby, waiting room, water booths, toilets.
11. Compound wall: Provision of compound wall in circulating area and platforms.
12. Second entry: No scope of second entry.
| SN | Station | Existing and Proposed Facilities | ||||||
| Waiting Room | VIP lounge | Waiting lounge | FOB | Escalator | Lift | Divyangjan connectivity | ||
| 8 | Baramati | 01 GC existing | 0 | 01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Yes (1 PF) |
WATHAR
1. Façade: Provision of entrance gate with façade improvement keeping original architectural view and essence of building.
2. Portico: New portico is being constructed.
3. Circulating Area: Development of circulating area with parking facilities and landscaping along with covered pedestrian pathway from parking to entrance.
4. COP & PF Surface: Provision of full cover over platform along with platform surface improvement.
5. Seating Facilities: Provision of additional modular furniture to enhance the seating capacity in waiting rooms and platforms.
6. Toilet Block: Provision of new improved toilets and water booths with enhancement of water supply system.
7. Divyangjan Facilities: Provision of divyangjan friendly toilets and water booths along with other facilities like ramp and separate parking.
8. Illumination: Improvement to illumination of complete station premises including all rooms circulating area etc.
9. Signage: Provision of coach indication board, Train information system with video display unit and improved signage to facilitate passengers. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
10. Renovation works: Renovation of complete station building including existing booking office, 03 waiting rooms, water booths, toilets.
11. Compound wall: Provision of compound wall in circulating area and platforms.
12. Second Entry: Feasibility may be explored with the doubling work as construction of new building, track and platform is being done by construction organization.
| SN | Station | Existing and Proposed Facilities | ||||||
| Waiting Room | VIP lounge | Waiting lounge | FOB | Escalator | Lift | Divyangjan connectivity | ||
| 10 | Wathar | 03 available | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Yes |
LONAND
1. Façade: Provision of main entrance gate with façade improvement.
2. Portico: New portico is being constructed.
3. Circulating Area: Development of circulating area with parking facilities and landscaping, covered pedestrian pathway from parking to entrance.
4. COP & PF Surface: Provision of full cover over platform (COP) along with platform surface improvement.
5. Seating Facilities: Provision of additional modular furniture to enhance the seating capacity in waiting rooms and platforms.
6. Toilet Block: Provision of new improved toilets and water booths with enhancement of water supply system.
7. Divyangjan Facilities: Provision of divyangjan friendly toilets and water booths along with other facilities like ramp and separate parking.
8. Illumination: Improvement to illumination of complete station premises including all rooms circulating area etc.
9. Signage: Provision of coach indication board, Train information system with video display unit and improved signages to facilitate passengers. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
10. Renovation works: Renovation of existing booking office, waiting areas, water booths, toilets.
11. Compound wall: Provision of compound wall in circulating area and platforms.
12. Second Entry: Feasibility may be explored with the doubling work as construction of new building, track and platform is being done by construction organization.
| SN | Station | Existing and Proposed Facilities | ||||||
| Waiting Room | VIP lounge | Waiting lounge | FOB | Escalator | Lift | Divyangjan connectivity | ||
| Lonand | 0 | 0 | 01 | 01 no, 2.44m wide existing | 0 | 0 | PF no-2/3 is to be dismantled and re-constructed by construction organization | |
KARAD
1. Façade: Provision of entrance gate with façade improvement on entry.
2. Portico: New portico is being provided.
3. Circulating Area: Development of circulating area with parking facilities and landscaping along with covered pedestrian pathway from parking to entrance.
4. COP & PF Surface: Provision of full cover over platform (COP) along with platform surface improvement at PF-1. (Phase-I ). PF-2/3 will be dismantled and re-constructed by construction organization with provision of a new FOB.
5. Seating Facilities: Provision of additional modular furniture to enhance the seating capacity in waiting rooms and platforms.
6. Toilet Block: Provision of new improved toilets and water booths with enhancement of water supply system.
7. Divyangjan Facilities: Provision of divyangjan friendly toilets and water booths along with other facilities like ramp and separate parking.
8. Illumination: Improvement to illumination of complete station premises including all rooms circulating area etc.
9. Signage: Provision of coach indication board, Train information system with video display unit and improved signage to facilitate passengers. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
10. Renovation works: Renovation of existing booking office, entrance lobby & waiting area, 01 waiting room, water booths, toilets.
11. Compound wall: Provision of compound wall in circulating area and Platforms.
12. Second entry: Scope will be finalized with the work of the construction organization.
| SN | Station | Existing and Proposed Facilities | ||||||
| Waiting Room | VIP lounge | Waiting lounge | FOB | Escalator | Lift | Divyangjan connectivity | ||
| 12 | Karad | 01 existing and 01 is proposed | 0 | 01 | 2.4m FOB available | 0 | 0 | Existing FOB and PF no-2/3 is to be dismantled and re-constructed by construction organization. |
SANGLI
1. Façade: Provision of entrance gate with façade improvement on entry.
2. Portico: New portico is being provided.
3. Circulating Area: Development of circulating area with parking facilities and landscaping along with covered pedestrian pathway from parking to entrance.
4. Foot Over Bridge: Provision of 12 m wide FOB with Ramp. (Phase-II)
5. Lift & Escalator: Future provision of 02 lifts and 02 escalators with new 12m wide FOB has been made. (Phase-III)
6. COP & PF Surface: Provision of full cover over platform (COP) along with platform surface improvement.
7. Seating Facilities: Provision of additional modular furniture to enhance the seating capacity in waiting rooms and platforms.
8. Toilet Block: Provision of new improved toilets and water booths with enhancement of water supply system.
9. Divyangjan Facilities: Provision of divyangjan friendly toilets and water booths along with other facilities like ramp and separate parking.
10. Illumination: Improvement to illumination of complete station premises including all rooms circulating area etc.
11. Signage: Provision of coach indication board, Train information system with video display unit and improved signage to facilitate passengers. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
12. Renovation works: Renovation of existing 03 rooms into separate AC ladies and gents waiting room and General waiting Room, entrance lobby, booking office, water booths, toilets. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II).
13. Compound wall: Provision of compound wall in circulating area and Platforms. (Partly divided into Phase-I & II)
14. Incorporating the local art and culture, information of local attractions for tourists, history etc in the form of sculpture, paintings, murals, informative displays etc.
15. Second Entry: Provision of second entry has been incorporated in Master Plan but not considered in Amrit station work in Phase I & II.
| SN | Station | Existing and Proposed Facilities | ||||||
| Waiting Room | VIP lounge | Waiting lounge | FOB | Escalator | Lift | Divyangjan connectivity | ||
| 13 | Sangli | 03 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 M Wide existing + proposed 12m wide with Ramp | 02 proposed with new 12 m FOB | 0 | Yes + 02 Ramps on new FOB |
As Maharashtra strides towards becoming a hub of exemplary railway infrastructure, the redevelopment of these stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme marks a pivotal step in the direction of comprehensive railway modernization.
